This summer, young adventurers embarked on a thrilling journey of creativity and hands-on learning at Camp Create, using The Printing Museum’s well-equipped book arts studios. With weekly themes that brought imagination to life, this exceptional visual arts summer camp was an opportunity for kids to explore, create, and be inspired.
Get access to the artist studios at the Museum for your book arts projects! Available during museum operating hours on the first and third Fridays of each month, open studios offer artists and hobbyists supervised access to its resources and equipment at an affordable flat rate. Staff or instructors will be on hand for questions or assistance.
Members must log in to activate the discount. If you don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.
Risograph
Riso model MZ 790 U (two drums, up to 11×17 sheet); drum colors: available colors include blue, sunflower, fluorescent pink, and black.
Guidelines
Participants must:
Have more than 6 hours of group or 1:1 instruction in letterpress, bookbinding, or printmaking at the museum or equivalent experience.
Bring their own consumables. Letterpress: paper, specialty ink. (Standard inks, gloves, cleaning agents, and basic tools are available for use). Bookbinding: all paper and board. Papermaking: pulp. Printmaking: paper, ink, linoleum blocks, tarlatan. Risograph: paper
Studio protocols
Participants are responsible for cleaning tools, equipment, and surfaces after use.
Cancellations and refund requests must be made a minimum of three days (72 hours) prior to the first class date, by calling (713) 522-4652. In the event that minimum enrollment is not met, the Museum reserves the right to cancel the class and will provide a full refund.
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